The heart of the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, often called one of the seven wonders of Oregon, comprised of three units: Clarno, Painted Hills, and Sheep Rock. The fossil beds show visitors how the region has drastically changed, both in climate and animal and plant evolution,Continue reading “Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, Oregon”
Category Archives: Scenic Byway
Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway, Oregon
The historic Columbia River Highway was constructed from 1913 to 1922 as the nation’s first scenic highway; the Columbia River Gorge is also the nation’s second National Scenic Area, which gives you a hint of how special the byway truly is! Construction of the highway presented many engineering challenges and the roadway was considered oneContinue reading “Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway, Oregon”
Missoula, Montana, Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, and Lewiston and Ahsahka, Idaho
Our weekend itinerary offers Lewis and Clark immersion! Of course, no Corps of Discovery itinerary is complete without also learning about the indigenous peoples encountered along the journey. Lewis and Clark and company encountered 55 native tribes, but the Idaho segment, the most arduously difficult segment of the journey, richly involves a tribe who theContinue reading “Missoula, Montana, Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, and Lewiston and Ahsahka, Idaho”
Grand Coulee Dam, Dry Falls Heritage Area, and Lake Lenore Caves, Washington
Grand Coulee Dam and Dry Falls Heritage Area vie with each other as the highlight of our itinerary—both are amazing sites to visit! Grand Coulee Dam will be the favorite of many visitors and is where the itinerary begins. The dam is a concrete gravity dam (meaning that only the weight of the concrete structureContinue reading “Grand Coulee Dam, Dry Falls Heritage Area, and Lake Lenore Caves, Washington”
McMinnville and Oregon Coast from Lincoln City to Newport
Come see why visitors rave about the beauty of the Oregon Coast—and throw in one of the finest air museums in the Pacific Northwest!
Ponderosa Pine and Sawtooth Scenic Byways and Ketchum, Idaho
Ready for a fantastic weekend travel itinerary that mixes wonderfully scenic drives with historical museums and marvels of natural history? Our itinerary is presented as starting from Boise but the itinerary could easily be experienced in reverse, including a stay at Ketchum, if coming from the east. Best time to travel this itinerary is MemorialContinue reading “Ponderosa Pine and Sawtooth Scenic Byways and Ketchum, Idaho”
Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, Joseph, and Baker City, Oregon
Western Oregon offers so many beautiful and awe-inspiring places to see and experience, but what about Eastern Oregon? It turns out that the mostly desert side of the state also has many locales that you just have to visit! The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is one of those places. When to visit: the byway doesContinue reading “Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, Joseph, and Baker City, Oregon”
Three Island Crossing, Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, and Twin Falls, Idaho
The Idaho corridor of I-84 takes travelers to and from a myriad number of places near and far in the Pacific Northwest, right? Often, travelers rush right past locales that are worthy of a visit, and the Twin Falls, Idaho region is one of those places. Here are our top picks for sites to visitContinue reading “Three Island Crossing, Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, and Twin Falls, Idaho”
Hit the Road in the Pacific Northwest 